Reef Indy's First Easter

Reef and the Cousins Enjoying Easter 2014

Reef Indy Finds His First Easter Egg!

Easter Family Portrait

Reef Indy With Grandma Wendy

Thanks Auntie Sitara and Uncle Moses for the New Book

Check Out Dad’s Easter Hair-do

Happy Easter!

Pine Bros. ‘Softish Throat Drops’ Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Pine Bros. ‘Softish Throat Drops’ aids in the temporary relief of minor discomfort and protects irritated areas in the mouth and throat. Created by J. Herman Pine in 1870, Pine Brothers has been soothing sore throats for over 140 years. Their proprietary blend of ingredients combine with the famed soft drop consistency to produce a delicious throat drop.

Oma’s favorite flavor is the Licorice; however Pine Bros. is also available in Natural Honey and Wild Cherry. The Lemon Citrus flavor is scheduled for release in 2015-2016. The Licorice Drops are so tasty that it can be difficult not to chew them (they work best when not chewed)

From Pine Bros. 

The Licorice Pine Bros. ‘Softish Throat Drop’ ingredients: Caramel Color, Carnauba Wax, Corn Syrup, FD&C Lake Colors (Blue #2, Yellow #6 and Red #40), Gum Acacia, Licorice Root Extract, Natural Flavor (Anise Oil), Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Water. 

Packaging Uses: For temporary relief of minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat.

Directions: Adults and children 3 years and over: dissolve 1 or 2 drops slowly in mouth. Repeat as needed. Best if not chewed. For children under 3, ask a doctor.

Warnings: Sore Throat Warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied by fever, nausea, swelling, rash, headache, vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Allergen Statement: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts.

Aside from the wonderful taste, Oma is thrilled that these useful drops are only 5 calories a piece and Gluten Free.

The Pine Bros. ‘Softish Throat Drops’ have in two different package options; bags and pucks. The drops are not individually wrapped, however, Oma found the pucks wonderful for traveling. You can keep a puck with you, in your purse or pocket! The puck’s screw top lid prevents it from popping open. 

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Reef Attends Skateboarding Rally

Thanks to everyone for making the Valley Center Skate Spot Rally such a fun success. It was a beautiful sunny day to skate and enjoy each other’s company.

Reef Indy watches the skate action from the sidelines

Damien making it look easy at the Valley Center Skate Spot.

Dad takes his turn

Cousin Kaleb show his skateboarding skills

The Valley Center Skate Spot (28246 Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082) had a rally to express their thanks to everyone who has helped and shown support for the project. There was free food, including Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. There was also skate contests for the kids and all around family fun.

The Valley Center Skate Spot Board sent a special invitation to all the Little League Moms, Dads, Coaches, and Board members, for all their patience and understanding throughout the construction portion of the 100 percent donated project!!!

 

Mom's Lingerie Shower

Opa we have to go - Ladies only

The calm before . . . . . .

Ready for the Bridal Shower

Heather and Jen Jennifer Nation preparing the food table

Sisters - Bride and Heather

 Toast - Let the Celebrating Begin!

Thanks for the Help Mary

What do you think Barb and Kathleen were discussing?

"Pin the Junk on the Hunk" Yup, it was that kind of a party.

Bride displaying her party attitude.

The Toilet Paper Wedding Gown Game

Rose and Daughter Crystal getting creative

Strike a Poise

All the Toilet Paper Brides

Our winners - Kathleen and Barbara

Hannah won the "Do you know the Bride Game"

We all had a great time

The Bride received beautiful lingerie

Darling Picture Frame from Sister Heather

Mother of the Bride looks on

Beautiful Blue Goblet from Hannah

Barbara and Kathleen

The blushing bride cuts the cake

Opa and Mary clean-up

Thanks Angelina for all your help!

Day in the life of Reef

Oma are you sure that Mom said to feed me prunes?

This is an awful big bath!

It is not easy being this cute.

I am in training to be a plumber - like my dad.
(4th Generation Plumber in the making)

Really Oma you are still taking photos of me?

Off the Edge of the Map: Marco Polo, . . . Book Review

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For as long as Oma can remember, history and non-fiction books have been a passion. It has been said that he who controls the past controls the future. We are the sum of all our bygone events--good, bad, and indifferent!

“Off the Edge of the Map: Marco Polo, Captain Cook, and 9 Other Travelers and Explorers That Pushed the Boundaries of the Known World” is from the #1 bestselling author of History's Greatest Generals comes an exciting new paperback book on the greatest explorers in history and how their discoveries shaped the modern world, Michael Rank.

Whether it is Rabban Bar Sauma, the 13th-century Chinese monk commissioned by the Mongols to travel to Europe and form a military alliance against the Islamic Caliphate; Marco Polo, who opened a window to the East for the West; or Captain James Cook, whose maritime voyages of discovery created the global economy of the 21st century, each of these explorers had an indelible impact on the modern world.

This book will look at the 11 greatest explorers in history. Some travelled for religious piety, such as Ibn Battuta, who travelled from North Africa to China in the 1300s, visiting every Islamic pilgrimage site between. Others travelled for profit, such as Ferdinand Magellan, who wanted to consolidate Spain's holdings on the spice trade. Still others travelled for discovery, such as Ernest Shackleton, who led two dozen men to the bottom of the world in an attempt to cross Antarctica on foot.

Whatever their reason for discovery, these explorers still inspire us today to push the limits of human achievement -- and discover something about ourselves in the process.

Oma found "Off the Edge of the Map: Marco Polo, Captain Cook, and 9 Other Travelers and Explorers That Pushed the Boundaries of the Known World" a very easy book to read which riveted the reader’s attention.

Chapter 11, about Neil Armstrong, was Oma’s favorite chapter for several reasons. However, the most important one was the fact this this was a piece of history personally witnessed. Armstrong, an American Astronaut, was the first person to walk on the Moon. Oma can still remember the excitement of the accomplishment.

If you love the adventure of history, this collection by Michael Rank is well worth your reading time.

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Oma's Workout with Reef

Yesterday Oma was lucky enough to have Reef Indy for an hour while mom ran a quick errand. Unfortunately Reef was tired and cranky. Also this was an unexpected visit and Oma had not worked-out on the treadmill yet. 

 

The perfect solution cumulated. Oma activated her “MapMyWalk” app on her iPhone and put the fussy baby in the stroller. (MapMyWalk is a fitness tracking application that enables you to use the built-in GPS of your mobile device to track all of your fitness activities & it is free!)

Then Oma briskly walked laps around her driveway. Reef quieted right down as the motion soothed him. By the half mile marker, he was fast asleep.

Oma was able to mollify Reef and get a mile walk in all at the same time! Further, it was great to do the workout in the fresh air of sunny Southern California. More importantly, Reef settled in for a morning nap without protest.

Oma will remember this trick for further Reef visits!

Sweet Dreams Reef Indy